Studio & Live Production Lead | Broadcast Tech

Visioneers

Dubai

On-site

AED 360,000 - 600,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Visioneers in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Studio & Technical Director to oversee daily studio operations and the technical delivery of recorded and live productions across podcasts, talk shows, digital content, events and streams.

You will deputise for the Studio & Technical Director, coordinate shoots, manage crew, ensure broadcast standards, and maintain equipment safety and documentation while collaborating with producers and clients to turn creative plans into reliable technical setups.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Broadcast Engineering, Media Production, Film & TV or a related field.
4-6 years experience in studio, broadcast or live production, with at least 2 years in a technical director or senior technical role.
Good working knowledge of broadcast cameras, audio mixing, studio lighting and signal flow (SDI, NDI, IP).
Experience with live streaming platforms and encoders.
Familiarity with graphics playout, teleprompters and LED or virtual production setups.
Fluent English; Arabic is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily studio bookings, schedules and crew call times across all productions.
Prepare studios before each shoot: set, lighting, cameras, audio and teleprompter.
Make sure studios are reset, clean and ready after each session.
Track studio usage and report utilisation to the Studio & Technical Director.
Act as technical director or vision mixer on recorded and live productions when assigned.
Run multi-camera switching, graphics playout and recording during shoots.
Support live streams and broadcasts, monitoring signal quality and fixing issues in real time.
Work with producers and directors to turn creative plans into a workable technical setup.
Set up, operate and maintain cameras, switchers, audio desks, lighting and LED walls.
Keep an up-to-date equipment inventory and run a check-in/check-out process.
Arrange preventive maintenance and repairs with vendors.
Recommend equipment upgrades and support procurement with technical specifications.
Supervise and guide camera operators, sound technicians, lighting crew and freelancers.
Train junior crew and interns on studio equipment and procedures.
Act as the main technical contact for internal teams and external clients during shoots.
Deputise for the Studio & Technical Director when needed.
Apply health and safety rules in the studios, including cabling, rigging and electrical safety.
Check that all output meets the groups technical and broadcast quality standards.
Keep technical documentation up to date: studio layouts, signal flow and standard procedures.